Admission

You are only a few quick steps away from becoming a Barton Cougar! The Admissions process is quick, easy and free, and better yet, the Admissions staff are here to help you through every step of the way!

Degrees & Programs

At Barton, you can achieve your educational and career goals in no time! Barton offers both transfer programs designed to easily transfer to a four year college and many career program options to put you on a faster track to employment.

Student Services

Barton offers a wide variety of Student Services dedicated to assisting students in maximizing their educational opportunities by supplementing their instructional programming. Our services are designed to directly enhance student learning.

Community

Taxpayers, stakeholders and community members will find a wealth of helpful information in this section of our website. Barton serves our students well, but our offerings and resources available to the community also are extensive.

About Barton

Barton County Community College was formed July 15, 1965, through an election by the people of Barton County, Kansas. The college has several campuses to serve students, as well as many resources available to members of the community.

Career Programs & Training Nursing

Apply for Barton Nursing

Application packets for 2018-2019 school year will be available late September, 2018. Priority deadline to the Nursing program is January 31, however applications can still be received until March 1. If you have questions or need more information, contact the Nursing office in the Technical building or call (620) 792-9357.

About Barton Nursing

A career in nursing provides a wide variety of job opportunities. Nurses practice in many settings (hospitals, long term care facilities, community agencies, clinics, schools) and care for all age groups.

Barton offers 2 types of programs for people wanting to enter the field of nursing: Certificate in Practical Nursing (PN) and an Associates in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). A student completes the first two semesters of the program to earn a PN certificate and is eligible to take the NCLEX-PN® to become Licensed Practical Nurse. The graduate then can decide to continue their education or enter the work force.

When the LPN wants to continue their education they may apply for the second year of the nursing program, graduates will receive the Associate in Applied Science degree and is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN® to become a Registered Nurse.

Whether you are interested in becoming an LPN or an RN Barton Community College can meet your needs. We welcome your interest in nursing and encourage you to come in to discuss your educational possibilities and take a tour of our new nursing area. Read the letter to prospective students for more information.

What are the differences in levels of Nursing?

Practical Nurses (PNs): Care for the sick, injured, persons with disabilities or convalescent. They bring their caring, sympathetic natures to hospitals, home health care services, nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices and other health care providers and agencies. PNs work under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.

Registered Nurses (RNs): A health care professional responsible for implementing the practice of nursing through the use of the nursing process in concert with other health care professionals. RNs work as patient advocates for the care and recovery of the sick and maintenance of their health. RNs use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of the sick and injured. RNs also provide advice and emotional support to patient’s family members.

What does Barton offer?

Practical Nurse (PN) program: Certificate (45 credit hours)

Registered Nurse (RN) program: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Well-rounded and demanding coursework

Prepares students with nursing skills needed to start their careers

Provides nursing education from pre-birth to death

Clinical partnerships allow students to gain nursing experiences in the various aspects of nursing including obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, intensive care, and medical-surgical units.

State and nationally affiliated Barton Nursing Club allows students to interact with other students and network with health care professionals.

Faculty members with experience in nursing, up-to-date education in nursing skills and teaching techniques.

Occupational Outlook and Earnings

Projected to grow faster than average with overall job prospects expected to be very good. The best opportunities will occur in nursing care facilities and home health care services.

Average earnings range between $31,080 to $43,640

Registered Nurses (RNs):

Overall job opportunities for RNs are expected to be excellent and expected to grow much faster than the average.

Average earnings range between $47,710 to $69,850

Source: 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook

Teas Nursing Test

The ATI TEAS assesses the academic preparedness of entry-level nursing students in Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. A ATI TEAS Study Manual and online practice assessments are available for the students to use for preparation and review at ATI Testing. Make sure you study for the ATI TEAS test. If you took a different version of the TEAS test you will have to take the ATI TEAS test.

When taking the ATI TEAS, students will demonstrate reading skills in paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences and conclusions. The math section will measure their knowledge of whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions and decimals, algebraic application, percentages, ratio and proportion, and data interpretation. Science covers scientific reasoning, life science, chemical science, physical science, human body science, and general science. And in the English section, students will tackle punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.

Curriculum Guides

Barton Nursing Programs are approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2022.

Starting in 2006, Barton became a 1+1 nursing program. What this means is Barton’s nursing program will have an application process for both levels of the program.

To enter the Practical Nursing Program, you must complete the application process and be able to pass a background check. For more information on the admissions criteria, contact the Nursing Department at 620-792-9357. After completing the PN Program, you will receive a Vocational Certificate.

Entry into the RN Program requires completion of Barton’s PN Program or another recognized Practical Nursing Program, completion of the application process and the ability to pass a background check. At the completion of the RN Program you will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Completion of either the PN or RN Programs makes you eligible to take national licensure examinations for Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses.

If you are not planning to enter the nursing program at Barton, but want to take classes at Barton before transferring to a four-year institution to obtain your Bachelor's in Nursing, please contact Advisement Center at advisement@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9225 for advising assistance. Students should also contact the college/university to where they are transferring concerning degree requirements within the appropriate department or college.

College to University
Barton has agreements with four year colleges that specifically direct your studies in certain programs for seamless transition from Barton to the transfer school. Students should utilize the expertise of academic advisors on campus, as well as information gained by contacting colleges and universities concerning degree requirements within the appropriate departments or colleges.